CRRL Picks: Be Novel—Creative Writing Hints

Having trouble getting started on that novel you have been meaning to write, or need help overcoming writer’s block on your latest short story? Then consider these titles that celebrate creativity while focusing on practical advice.

Perfect for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), Jaden details her successful strategy for writing a novel in thirty days.
Perfect for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), Jaden details her successful strategy for writing a novel in thirty days.
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Perfect for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), Jaden details her successful strategy for writing a novel in thirty days.
Perfect for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), Jaden details her successful strategy for writing a novel in thirty days.
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Dufresne identifies the characteristics of good writing and provides a six-month plan to develop these skills.
Dufresne identifies the characteristics of good writing and provides a six-month plan to develop these skills.
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Dufresne identifies the characteristics of good writing and provides a six-month plan to develop these skills.
Dufresne identifies the characteristics of good writing and provides a six-month plan to develop these skills.
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Get the inside track on the quickest road to becoming a published writer. Education versus experience.
Get the inside track on the quickest road to becoming a published writer. Education versus experience.
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Get the inside track on the quickest road to becoming a published writer. Education versus experience.
Get the inside track on the quickest road to becoming a published writer. Education versus experience.
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"Naming the World" is filled with creative exercises and useful advice from a variety of distinguished writing professionals.
"Naming the World" is filled with creative exercises and useful advice from a variety of distinguished writing professionals.
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"Naming the World" is filled with creative exercises and useful advice from a variety of distinguished writing professionals.
"Naming the World" is filled with creative exercises and useful advice from a variety of distinguished writing professionals.
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Welty presents the most important components of good writing, as well as discussing the creative process of a writer.
Welty presents the most important components of good writing, as well as discussing the creative process of a writer.
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Welty presents the most important components of good writing, as well as discussing the creative process of a writer.
Welty presents the most important components of good writing, as well as discussing the creative process of a writer.
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Plot or character: which is more important? Jeff Gerke teaches writers how to create a balance with both in order to produce a great novel.
Plot or character: which is more important? Jeff Gerke teaches writers how to create a balance with both in order to produce a great novel.
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Plot or character: which is more important? Jeff Gerke teaches writers how to create a balance with both in order to produce a great novel.
Plot or character: which is more important? Jeff Gerke teaches writers how to create a balance with both in order to produce a great novel.
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Forget preconceived formulas, and let ideas flow naturally. This is the way to master the writing process and produce captivating fiction.
Forget preconceived formulas, and let ideas flow naturally. This is the way to master the writing process and produce captivating fiction.
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Forget preconceived formulas, and let ideas flow naturally. This is the way to master the writing process and produce captivating fiction.
Forget preconceived formulas, and let ideas flow naturally. This is the way to master the writing process and produce captivating fiction.
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A combination of writing and life forms Goldberg’s theory of creative writing, developed from both student and teacher insights during a 40-year teaching career.
A combination of writing and life forms Goldberg’s theory of creative writing, developed from both student and teacher insights during a 40-year teaching career.
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A combination of writing and life forms Goldberg’s theory of creative writing, developed from both student and teacher insights during a 40-year teaching career.
A combination of writing and life forms Goldberg’s theory of creative writing, developed from both student and teacher insights during a 40-year teaching career.
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Writing well is one way to snag readers, but knowing what the brain craves may be just as important!
Writing well is one way to snag readers, but knowing what the brain craves may be just as important!
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Writing well is one way to snag readers, but knowing what the brain craves may be just as important!
Writing well is one way to snag readers, but knowing what the brain craves may be just as important!
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VanderMeer has created a fantasy writer’s dream--a thorough guide enhanced by fabulous images, with essays from established fantasy writers.
VanderMeer has created a fantasy writer’s dream--a thorough guide enhanced by fabulous images, with essays from established fantasy writers.
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VanderMeer has created a fantasy writer’s dream--a thorough guide enhanced by fabulous images, with essays from established fantasy writers.
VanderMeer has created a fantasy writer’s dream--a thorough guide enhanced by fabulous images, with essays from established fantasy writers.
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